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[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe in the possibility of a creator, be it a single omniscient/omnipresent/omnipowerful/etc being or some natural process we do not understand.

But do I have enough evidence to swear fealty to any particular thing that might occupy this role? Fuck no.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I would submit that any being that desires worship is not worthy of it.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not only desires, but demands it and threatens eternal torture if you don't give it to them. An important distinction.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

True, desiring it alone is bad enough, but demanding it on the threat of eternal torment is about as evil as you can get.